Chemistry & Biochemistry Student Awards and Scholarships

ACS Binghamton Local Section Outstanding Chemistry Senior

The American Chemical Society is one of the world’s largest scientific societies. SUNY Oneonta is one of four institutions in the ACS Binghamton Local Section. One senior from each institution is recognized at the annual awards ceremony at SUNY Binghamton.

YearAward Winner
2024 - 2025Gianna Vitti
2023 - 2024Jazmine Reyes
2022 - 2023Ryan Baker
2021 - 2022Nicholas Baker
2020 - 2021Samantha Mulkeen
2019 - 2020Frederick Pachonka
2018 - 2019Kyle Winters

ACS Undergraduate Awards

Each year, members of the faculty nominate students who have demonstrated excellence in the traditional divisions of chemistry. We congratulate these students for their outstanding efforts and accomplishments.

ACS Award in Analytical Chemistry Winners
YearAward Winner
2024-2025Gianna Vitti
2023 – 2024Mason Lampron
2022 - 2023Jacob Aubrey
2021 - 2022Brielle Maxwell
2020 - 2021Jenna Conklin
2019 - 2020Zachary Peterson
2018 - 2019Mark DiFulvio
ACS Award in Environmental Chemistry Winners
YearAward Winner
2023 – 2024Mason Lampron
2021 - 2022Ryan Atwell
2020 - 2021Nicholas Baker
2019 - 2020Samantha Mulkeen
2018 - 2019Lexi Milano
ACS Award in Inorganic Chemistry Winners
YearAward Winner
2024-2025Gianna Vitti
2023 – 2024Mason Lampron
2022 - 2023Jacob Aubrey
2021 - 2022Nicholas Baker
2020 - 2021Emily Hogan
2019 - 2020Nicholas Faccioli
2018 - 2019Mark DiFulvio
ACS Award in Organic Chemistry Winners
YearAward Winner
2023 – 2024Alexis Kownack
2022 - 2023Ryan Baker
2021 - 2022Brielle Maxwell
2020 - 2021Emily Hogan
2019 - 2020James Pasquino
2018 - 2019Adam Gaynor
ACS Award in Physical Chemistry Winners
YearAward Winner
2024-2025Gianna Vitti
2023 – 2024Mason Lampron
2022 - 2023Jacob Aubrey
2021 - 2022Brielle Maxwell
2020 - 2021Emily Hogan
2019 - 2020Zachary Peterson
2018 - 2019Kyle Winters
ACS Award for Excellence in Chemical Safety and Ethics
YearAward Winner
2023 – 2024Jazmine Reyes
Department Award in Biochemistry Winners
YearAward Winner
2024-2025Ethan Hadley
2023 – 2024Thomas Skoczek
2022 - 2023Thomas Skoczek
2021 - 2022Helen Sanchez
2020 - 2021Coye Johnson
2019 - 2020Sarah Pokrzywa
2018 - 2019Connor Hatton

The American Institute of Chemists Award

One outstanding student is recognized each year on the basis of a demonstrated record in leadership ability, character, scholastic achievement, and advancement potential in the chemical professions.

The American Institute of Chemists Award Winners
YearAward Winner(s)
2024-2025Elber Lopez-Hernandez
2022 - 2023Nicole Macaluso
2021 - 2022Brielle Maxwell
2020 - 2021Jenna Conklin
2019 - 2020Connor Manion
2018 - 2019Julia Marcantino, Caleigh-Shea Murphy, Lexi Milano, Lydia Ndambuki

Academic Achievement Award

The academic achievement award honors the exceptional senior from each department and program at SUNY Oneonta.  The selected student must be a senior with a minimum GPA of 3.5 in the major and should have significant participation in academic or professional pursuits. Included here are the awardees from the Chemistry & Biochemistry Department.

Academic Achievement Award Winners
YearAward Winner
2024-2025Gianna Vitti
2023 – 2024Thomas Skoczek
2022 - 2023Jacob Aubrey
2021 - 2022Ryan Atwell
2020 - 2021Emily Hogan
2019 - 2020Zachary Peterson
2018 - 2019Valerie Conforti

Dr. John C. Kotz Fund for Innovations in the Sciences

This award is made to full-time students who have not only demonstrated exceptional promise in chemistry and related sciences, and in the liberal arts, but who have also been good citizens of the university.

Dr. John C. Kotz Fund for Innovations in the Sciences Award Winners
YearAward Winners
2025–2026Gabrielle Ragozzine
2024 – 2025Gianna Vitti, Gabriella Ragozzine
2023 - 2024Thomas Skoczek, Gianna Vitti
2022 - 2023Ryan Baker, Thomas Skoczek
2021 - 2022Brielle Maxwell, Ryan Baker
2020 - 2021Emily Hogan, Brielle Maxwell
2019 - 2020Frederick Pachonka, Emily Hogan
2018 - 2019Julia Marcantonio, Frederick Pachonka

Chemistry & Biochemistry Department Scholarship

Chemistry & Biochemistry Department Scholarship Winners
YearScholarship Winners
2025-2026 Avery Capuano, Madison Klotzko, Jessica Murphy, Rhianna Smith, Emma Butler
2024 – 2025Christopher Dorce, Christopher Burns, Elber Lopez-Hernandez, Ethan Hadley
2023 - 2024Alexis Kownack, Mason Lampron, Christopher Dorce, Christopher Burns
2022 - 2023Hilde Savino, Nicole Macaluso, Jacob Aubrey, Julia Alvarenga, Alexis Kownack, Mason Lampron
2021 - 2022Aiyana Carter, Nicholas Baker, Helen Sanchez, Hilde Savino, Nicole Macaluso, Jacob Aubrey, Julia Alvarengo
2020 - 2021Samantha Mulkeen, Ian Walsh, Jenna Conklin
2019 - 2020Sean Teichman, Zachary Peterson, Connor Manion
2018 - 2019Kyle Winters, Mark DiFulvio, Anne Swift, Hope VanBuren, Anastasia Klingel

Contact the Chemistry & Biochemistry Department

Address

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108 Ravine Parkway
Oneonta, NY 13820
United States